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Nugent knocked down his only field-goal attempt -- from 55 yards -- in the Week 17 loss to the Vikings to finish the season making 11 of 13 field goals in eight games between the Cowboys and Bears.

Analysis: Nugent's 84.6 percent success rate was his best since 2011, and he's hovered between 79 and 83 percent for the majority of his 11-year career. The unrestricted free agent will likely have a chance to compete for a starting job with a team during training camp, with his fantasy value largely connected to his landing spot.

Published: Fri, Jan 5 at 10:04am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent did not attempt a field goal but missed one of his three extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns.

Analysis: Nugent has scored 15 points in three appearances since joining the Bears. Including his four games with the Cowboys earlier this season, he's missed just four of 28 total attempts.

Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 9:40am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent converted a field goal and extra point in Saturday's loss to the Lions.

Analysis: Nugent was good from 41 yards out on his only field-goal attempt of the contest, but he ended with a disappointing four-point fantasy performance. Although he scored nine points in his debut with the team last week, playing for an inconsistent offense makes him a shaky fantasy option.

Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent converted both of his field-goal attempts while connecting on three of four extra-point attempts in Sunday's victory over the Bengals.

Analysis: Nugent took advantage of one of Chicago's best offensive performances of the season as he posted the second-best fantasy performance by a Bears kicker this season. He could be a sneaky fantasy option, as Chicago kickers have been provided with multiple field goal opportunities in five of their last six games.

Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Bears plan to sign Nugent to replace Cairo Santos, who re-injured his groin during Sunday's 15-14 loss to the 49ers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis: Nugent previously filled in for the Cowboys' Dan Bailey, who also dealt with a groin injury but returned for Week 13. Given the state of Chicago's offense, Nugent will be among the least attractive options at his position. It doesn't help that he's never been good from distance, connecting on just 11 of 28 field-goal attempts from beyond 50 yards in his career.

Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent was officially released by the Cowboys on Monday, according to ESPN.com.

Analysis: With Dan Bailey (groin) healthy again, there's no place for Nugent on the Cowboys' roster. The 35-year-old will finish his four-game tenure in Dallas having made seven of nine field-goal attempts and all eight of his PATs.

Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Cowboys are slated to release Nugent in the near future, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Although Dan Bailey didn't attempt an extra point or field goal in his return Thursday, the Cowboys are confident he's past the groin injury that forced four DNPs in a row. As a result, the team doesn't have a need for a second kicker and will cut Nugent loose.

Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 8:56am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Chargers, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Analysis: Nugent is yielding kicking duties to Dan Bailey, who has overcome a groin injury to end a four-game stretch of DNPs. Assuming Bailey doesn't falter or suffer another ailment, Nugent is a candidate to be released in the coming days.

Published: Thu, Nov 23 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

With Dan Bailey (groin), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Chargers, anticipating playing in the contest, Nugent may not handle placekicking duties for the Cowboys in Week 12, Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Despite Bailey's imminent return, it appears the Cowboys will keep Nugent on the roster this week, and it sounds like both kickers could be active Thursday. Bailey, who has missed the last four games while battling a groin strain, said he's experiencing slightly more stress on kickoffs than field goals, so Nugent could be called upon to handle the former duties if he ends up dressing for the Thanksgiving Day contest. However, if his point-scoring opportunities come to an end, Nugent would lose…read more

Published: Wed, Nov 22 at 11:49am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent converted all three of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Nugent accounted for the entirety of Dallas' points, bringing his tally to 29 points in four appearances while Dan Bailey (groin) has been sidelined. With Bailey returning as a limited practice participant Monday, Nugent's fantasy stock for Thursday's game versus the Chargers will depend on whether the Cowboys' usual kicker is able to be cleared in time for kickoff.

Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent missed his lone field-goal attempt and made his only extra-point try en route to one point in Sunday's 27-7 loss to the Falcons.

Analysis: Nugent hit the right upright with a 38-yard attempt during the third quarter. With the Cowboys offense unable to move the ball much, he was provided just one other scoring opportunity. His fantasy stock in Week 11 will depend on whether Dan Bailey (groin) can return from injury.

Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent did not attempt a field goal but did make all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-17 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Nugent did all that was required of him Sunday, but his performance was a far cry from his 15 points during his Cowboys debut. Considering Nugent is a stand-in for Dan Bailey (groin), however, he should be happy with his production thus far.

Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 7:04pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent connected on four of five field-goal attempts and all three of his extra points in Sunday's win over Washington.

Analysis: Given the rainy and miserable conditions that prevailed throughout the game, it was a very solid Cowboys debut for the veteran kicker. Nugent should hold onto the job for at least the next few weeks while Dan Bailey recovers from a groin strain, but his opportunities could begin to dwindle if the Dallas offense struggles without Ezekiel Elliott, who will begin serving his six-game suspension in Week 9.

Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 7:27am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Cowboys signed Nugent to a contract Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The 35-year-old emerged as the victor from the workout the Cowboys staged earlier in the day for the right to replace injured kicker Dan Bailey (groin). The Cowboys aren't expected to move Bailey to injured reserve, so Nugent may only stick around with Dallas for a few games while the team waits for Bailey to heal up. Nugent appeared in 13 games with the Bengals last season, converting 23 of 29 field-goal attempts and 23 of 29 extra-point tries.

Published: Tue, Oct 24 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent was released by the Giants on Saturday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: This kicking battle turned out to be much fiercer than most expected, as both Nugent and 22-year-old Aldrick Rosas were perfect throughout the preseason and each displayed plenty of strength on kickoffs. Nugent was 5-for-5 in exhibition play -- including two from beyond 50 yards against the Jets -- so he clearly still has it entering his 13th season in the league. However, the Giants went with Rosas, who went 8-for-8 this summer and could be their kicker of the future.

Published: Sat, Sep 2 at 10:51am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Bengals released Nugent on Tuesday.

Analysis: Those clamoring for a change of kickers in Cincinnati finally have closure in that department. After hitting his first 15 extra-point attempts of the season, Nugent has fallen apart from the longer distance in the interim, missing six of his last 14. In order to shore up the position, Randy Bullock will take over place-kicking duties.

Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Bengals will not work out any other kickers this week.

Analysis: This despite yet another extra-point miss by Nugent, again to the right side. The takeaway from this can be either that the Bengals don't think that there's a better alternative out there, or that they've just given up trying.

Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 9:52pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Bengals will stick with Nugent for Week 12's game against the Ravens, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Nugent's two costly misses weren't enough for him to lose his job, in part because the Bengals looked at the free agent market and found it wanting, much as they did two weeks ago.

Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent missed both extra-point attempts in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Bills, both going off to the right upright.

Analysis: The misses were extremely costly -- the Bengals were down four points on their final drive and got to the Bills' 30-yard line, but only had time to throw it up for grabs on the last play, rather than attempting a potential game-winning field goal. Nugent's other missed extra point on the season came in the London game against the Redskins, in which they might have instead won instead of going into overtime. Two weeks ago, the team tried out other kickers but opted to stick with Nugent. He might…read more

Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 8:36am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugget missed a 51-yard field-goal attempt and an extra point in the Bengals' Week 8 tie against the Redskins.

Analysis: The missed extra point was especially costly, as it allowed the Redskins to tie the game late in the fourth quarter with a field goal. It was his first missed extra point this season, but Nugent is now 14 for 19 on field-goal attempts. All five misses have been from 40 yards or longer.

Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent was perfect on three field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: The problem for the Bengals was that Nugent had to have those three attempts in the first place, with two of those coming from less than 30 yards. The Steelers shut down the deep ball and tightened up in the red zone, leaving the Bengals to settle for three points instead of seven.

Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugget hit three of four field goal attempts, including the 47-yard game-winner in Sunday's Week 1 victory over the Jets.

Analysis: The one miss for Nugent was from long distance, just pushed to the right. After a rough preseason, Nugent bounced back with a good performance in Week 1, though his kickoffs still left a little to be desired.

Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent has missed three field goal attempts so far in the preseason, though his competition in camp has been hurt, Bengals.com reports.

Analysis: Nugent might see a push from Zach Hocker on Sunday against Jacksonville. Hocker has been out the last two games with a strained tendon in his plant foot. Nugget has been serviceable but never really outstanding as a field goal kicker in his tenure with the team, though he's added to his value with his ability on kickoffs.

Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent converted 23 of 28 field-goals and 48 of 40 extra points for a total of 117 points on the season.

Analysis: Nugent had another solid season for the Bengals, with a field-goal percentage of 82.1, including a two of three mark from beyond the 50-yard line. He is under contract with the Bengals through the 2016 season.

Published: Wed, Jan 13 at 11:37am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nugent made all four extra point attempts and his only field goal opportunity in Sunday night's loss to the Cardinals.

Analysis: The field goal was a bit of a bitter fruit for the team, however. It came in lieu of a touchdown on the Bengals' final drive, and allowed the Cardinals enough time to drive down and score the game-winning field goal. Nugent is now 14-of-17 on field goal attempts this season.

Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 8:32pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com